How far is Hastings, NE from Hebron, NE?

The driving distance from Hastings, NE to Hebron, NE is about 72.1 miles (116 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.1 mi
01h 29m
Flight
51.24 mi
82.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.24 mi
Kilometers
82.46 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.1 mi
Kilometers
116.03 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hebron
Mon, Apr 13, 8:53 AM CDT
Return by in Hastings
Mon, Apr 13, 10:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hastings
2026-04-13T07:23
Arrive Hebron
Mon, Apr 13, 8:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hastings
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Edgar
NE

Human settlement in Clay County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Hastings
36 mi
00h 44m
To Hebron
36.1 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hastings and Hebron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hastings and Hebron.

  1. 1

    Start on West 3rd Street

    129 m · 18 sec · West 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Hastings Avenue

    102 m · 22 sec · North Hastings Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    2645 ft · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Pine Avenue

    919 ft · 24 sec · North Pine Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East South Street

    5.4 mi · 8 min · East South Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 6

    11.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 6

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Highway 14

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Highway 14

  8. 8

    Continue on North Center Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Center Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 14

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Highway 14

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Highway 74

    24 mi · 30 min · Highway 74

  11. 11

    Turn right

    18.2 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.2 km · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    21 m · 3 sec · South 7th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hastings and Hebron.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 74
24 mi · 33%
Highway 6
11.9 mi · 17%
Highway 14
10.2 mi · 14%
East South Street
5.38 mi · 7%
North Center Street
0.82 mi · 1%
Lincoln Avenue
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 74

Turn left onto Highway 74

24 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
51.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgar
00h 44m from Hastings
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hastings and Mostly Sunny near Hebron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hastings to Hebron?

The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116 km) and usually takes 01h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Edgar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Hastings and 36.1 miles from Hebron.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.58 one way or $19.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hastings and Mostly Sunny near Hebron.

Stop Ideas Near Edgar

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Edgar, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edgar.

RAIL

Hastings

42 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Lincoln

117 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Holdrege

119 mi away
100 West Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hastings and Hebron. Straight-line distance: 51.24 mi (82.46 km).

Hastings

#1 Hastings

County seat of Adams County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,725
Coordinates40.5861200, -98.3883900
Altitude587
CountryUnited States
Hebron

#2 Hebron

County seat of Thayer County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,434
Coordinates40.1663900, -97.5858800
Altitude448
CountryUnited States
Start: Hastings (-98.38839, 40.58612)
End: Hebron (-97.58588, 40.16639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.63 L · about $9.58
Round trip
$19.16
5.08 gal · 19.26 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.58 $19.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.80 $21.61
Premium $4.65 $11.82 $23.64
Diesel $5.30 $13.47 $26.94

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nebraska · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Hastings and Hebron. The current time is 07:23:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.